Mini Cooper and Cooper S (2001 - 2006) review – the 'new' Mini is now a classic
Mini Cooper and Cooper S (2001 - 2006) review – the 'new' Mini is now a classic
The ‘new’ Mini was perhaps motoring’s most anticipated sequel. BMW didn’t get it wrong – quite the opposite, as it transpired
How crashing a Lotus Cortina turned Paul Ripley into a driving guru
How crashing a Lotus Cortina turned Paul Ripley into a driving guru
Serial 911 buyer Ripley has dedicated his life to making himself the best driver he can be – and passing his wisdom and experience on to a new generat…
Audi R8 V8 (2007 - 2015) review – the Porsche 911’s equal is a bargain super sports car
Audi R8 V8 (2007 - 2015) review – the Porsche 911’s equal is a bargain super sports car
The Audi R8’s launch was perhaps one of the biggest moments in 2000s performance motoring. It’s as sweet today as back then
Manthey Racing Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2025 review – the Nürburgring king on road and track
Manthey Racing Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2025 review – the Nürburgring king on road and track
Did the 992 GT3 RS need to be made more extreme? Possibly not. We're glad Manthey Racing has done it, though.
Used Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk5, 2004 - 2009) review – one of the best VWs of the last 30 years
Used Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk5, 2004 - 2009) review – one of the best VWs of the last 30 years
Volkswagen's quintessential hot hatch saw a stunning return to form in Mk5 guise. It’s aged like a fine wine and is an appreciating modern classic tod…
Mitsubishi 3000 GT – the car world’s greatest misses
Mitsubishi 3000 GT – the car world’s greatest misses
Perhaps the defining 'greatest miss' is the 3000GT – 'a lot of awful car for the money'
Lamborghini Murciélago (2001 - 2011) review – an unadulterated supercar icon
Lamborghini Murciélago (2001 - 2011) review – an unadulterated supercar icon
The Murciélago spans old and new testament in the good book Lamborghini, melding old-school character with modern usability
The origins of the Jaguar F-type with the men that made it happen
The origins of the Jaguar F-type with the men that made it happen
The Jaguar F-type was a sports car 40 years in the making. We reunite the team that made it a reality, which includes our very own co-founder and edit…
Lamborghini Murcielago
Lamborghini Murcielago
Big Lamborghini gets tweaked for 2006. Carbon-ceramic brakes added to options list
Ariel Atom 1 (1999 - 2003) review, history and specs of the bare-bones sports car
Ariel Atom 1 (1999 - 2003) review, history and specs of the bare-bones sports car
When the Ariel Atom was launched 26 years ago, we’d never seen – or driven – anything like it. We revisit one of those early cars to see if it’s stil…
Used Lotus Elise (S1, 1996-2001) review – a world-beating sports car for supermini money
Used Lotus Elise (S1, 1996-2001) review – a world-beating sports car for supermini money
Part aluminium, part composite and built on a shoestring, the Elise swept enthusiasts off their feet in 1996. Today, it remains one of the world's gre…
BMW M5 Touring 2025 review – 717bhp heavyweight is impressive if not enchanting
BMW M5 Touring 2025 review – 717bhp heavyweight is impressive if not enchanting
BMW’s M5 Touring manages its weight issue enormously well, but its impressive performance and agility stop short of snatching your heart
My Life & Cars – Alec Howarth, MD, The Motorist
My Life & Cars – Alec Howarth, MD, The Motorist
From field-racing MOT failures to running a popular venue for petrolheads, this Alfa addict explains how cars steered his career
Used Lotus Evora (2009 - 2021): review, specs and buying guide
Used Lotus Evora (2009 - 2021): review, specs and buying guide
It may not have sold in huge numbers, but the original Evora is the everyday Lotus that’s also a sublime steer
TVR Griffith (1990 - 2002) – Britain’s ‘anti-Porsche’ was a raw sports car
TVR Griffith (1990 - 2002) – Britain’s ‘anti-Porsche’ was a raw sports car
The Griffith established TVR as a genuine contender and transformed the company’s fortunes – and it’s still as exhilarating to drive now as it was in …
Aston Martin Vantage 2025 review – a thrilling alternative to the McLaren Artura
Aston Martin Vantage 2025 review – a thrilling alternative to the McLaren Artura
Aston’s new Vantage expertly plays a triple role, of sumptuous GT, supercar slayer and deft sports car. If the ride was better, it’d be all but perfec…
Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Fast Fleet test – living with the sharp Italian saloon
Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Fast Fleet test – living with the sharp Italian saloon
A pair of surprises, a disappointment and a growing affection for Alfa’s 276bhp saloon
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance 2025 review – is AMG’s £190k hybrid hot rod its best GT?
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance 2025 review – is AMG’s £190k hybrid hot rod its best GT?
Mercedes’ 800bhp AMG GT is enormously performant and technically impressive, but is it a proper driver’s car?
Aston Martin Vanquish 2025 review - Britain’s Ferrari 12 Cilindri rival 
Aston Martin Vanquish 2025 review - Britain’s Ferrari 12 Cilindri rival
The third-generation Aston Martin Vanquish is not only the best yet, it’s the best Aston Martin full stop
Alfa Romeo Brera – the car world's greatest misses
Alfa Romeo Brera – the car world's greatest misses
How this noughties coupe went from the concept’s gullwing dreams to a production disappointment
My Life & Cars – Jez Coates, ex-Caterham technical director and vehicle engineer
My Life & Cars – Jez Coates, ex-Caterham technical director and vehicle engineer
Having helped the Caterham Seven survive and thrive for over 20 years, Jez Coates now works with a very different kind of vehicle. Here he discusses h…
Who makes the best GT car? Aston Martin v Bentley v Maserati
Who makes the best GT car? Aston Martin v Bentley v Maserati
We pitch the new Bentley Continental GT Speed against the 671bhp Aston Martin DB12 and the MC20-engined Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo
Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 2025 review – 'N0' tyre makes Porsche GT3 RS a wet weather weapon
Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 2025 review – 'N0' tyre makes Porsche GT3 RS a wet weather weapon
Michelin has developed a wet and cold weather tyre for the Porsche 911 GT3 RS and it’s brilliant
Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series (2007 - 2009) review – the definitive AMG hot rod
Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series (2007 - 2009) review – the definitive AMG hot rod
The 6.2-litre, 500bhp CLK63 Black Series is one of the most thrilling cars ever to wear a Mercedes badge, and represents AMG at its purest
Range Rover Sport SV 2025 review – the king of fast SUVs?
Range Rover Sport SV 2025 review – the king of fast SUVs?
The SV packs the kind of chassis tech you'd expect to find in a McLaren rather than a Range Rover. The result is a quite extraordinary performance SUV…
BMW M4 CS 2025 review – another smash hit CS?
BMW M4 CS 2025 review – another smash hit CS?
Is the M4 CS a high watermark for BMW's Motorsport division? We test it extensively on road and track to find out
Caterham Seven evo25 Fast Fleet test – living with a track car for the road 
Caterham Seven evo25 Fast Fleet test – living with a track car for the road
25 years of evo, 50 years of Caterham – the perfect excuse to create a unique Seven to celebrate both brands’ milestones. So how did we spec it, and d…
Audi RS3 2025 review – can it topple AMG’s A45 S?
Audi RS3 2025 review – can it topple AMG’s A45 S?
The RS3 has one of the most spectacular engines you'll find in a hot hatch, and the rest is just as good. Is that enough to warrant a £60k+ asking pri…
How to drive on track: trackday driving masterclass
How to drive on track: trackday driving masterclass
Our Joy of Driving series concludes with a look to the place where there are no speed limits and you can drive your car to its limits – or yours
Aston Martin DB12 2025 review – a harder-edged, Ferrari-rivalling Aston GT
Aston Martin DB12 2025 review – a harder-edged, Ferrari-rivalling Aston GT
As the first model of Aston Martin's new era, the DB12 brings enough performance, aggression and luxury to take on the Ferrari Roma
The art of oversteer: driving masterclass
The art of oversteer: driving masterclass
It’s not all about showboating – mastering the art of a controlled slide can pay dividends when the unexpected happens
BMW M4 v Porsche 911 – six-cylinder sports coupe titans do battle
BMW M4 v Porsche 911 – six-cylinder sports coupe titans do battle
Lighter and more focused, can the new Porsche 911 beat the more powerful, less expensive BMW M4?
Ferrari F8 Tributo (2019 – 2023) review – the last pure petrol mid-engined Ferrari
Ferrari F8 Tributo (2019 – 2023) review – the last pure petrol mid-engined Ferrari
The last non-hybrid mid-engined Ferrari supercar was a triumph, even after the 488 Pista. The V8 went out on a high
BMW Z4 Handschalter 2025 review – manual improves Munich's Boxster rival
BMW Z4 Handschalter 2025 review – manual improves Munich's Boxster rival
BMW has added involvement and driver appeal to the Z4 with the Handschalter, but it’s still a better GT than it is a sports car